Reference Guide

500 Control Bar overview
• Split tool . The Split tool lets you split clips, cut clips, split MIDI notes, split clips at
transients, and add envelope nodes. For details, see “Split tool” on page 445.
• Freehand tool . The Freehand tool lets you draw MIDI notes and freehand automation
envelopes. You can also create and promote transient markers. For details, see “Freehand tool”
on page 448.
• Line Draw . The Line tool lets you draw straight automation envelopes and “paint” MIDI
notes. For details, see “Line tool” on page 451.
• Sine tool . The Sine Pattern tool lets you edit automation envelopes by drawing sine
shapes. For details, see “Sine tool” on page 454.
• Triangle tool . The Triangle Pattern tool lets you edit automation envelopes by drawing
triangle shapes. For details, see “Triangle tool” on page 454.
• Square tool . The Square Pattern tool lets you edit automation envelopes by drawing
square shapes. For details, see “Square tool” on page 454.
• Saw tool . The Saw Pattern tool lets you edit automation envelopes by drawing triangle
shapes. For details, see “Saw tool” on page 454.
• Random tool . The Random Pattern tool lets you edit automation envelopes by drawing
random shapes. For details, see “Random tool” on page 454.
• Erase tool . The Erase tool lets you delete clips, partial clips, MIDI notes, automation
envelope nodes, and transient markers. For details, see “Erase tool” on page 456.
• Mute tool . The Mute tool lets you mute clips, mute partial clips, mute MIDI notes, and
disable transient markers. For details, see “Mute tool” on page 460.
• Note value. The note duration that is used when drawing new Note events with the Smart tool
or Freehand tool. Click the button and keep the mouse button pressed for a brief moment to
access the note value menu. For details, see “Specifying note durations” on page 468.
See:
“Tools” on page 407
“Nudge” on page 350
Tip: You can quickly access the various tools from the Tools HUD by pressing T on your computer
keyboard.